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HYDROSIL 720-W is a hydrophilic silicone softener recommended for cotton, polyester, nylon, and spandex blends. It imparts a very soft, slick hand with no yellowing. HYDROSIL 720-W imparts good rewetting properties to the finished fabric.

Functions: Fabric Softener, Fiber Softener, Water Repellent

Compatible Fibers: Cotton, Polyester

Chemical Family: Non-Ionics, Silicones

End Uses: Textiles

Features: Good Wetting Properties, Non-Yellowing

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ionic Nature
Nonionic

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Features
  1. HYDROSIL 720-W imparts a very soft slick hand to cotton, polyester, nylon and blends of knits, woven and printed fabrics. 
  2. HYDROSIL 720-W has excellent non-yellowing properties.
  3. HYDROSIL 720-W imparts good rewetting properties.
  4. HYDROSIL 720-W allows goods to be redyed, depending on depth of shade.

Applications & Uses

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Method of Application

Pad Application - 1- 4% HYDROSIL 720-W on weight of bath for dry fabric is recommended as a starting point for desired hand and performance properties. Approximately double the amount in the bath should be used for wet on wet pad applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (1% soln) approx. 7.0--